# Paris Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Paris Class A rent is €95/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD ($103 USD), typical term 9 years, 18 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: €95/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 9 years.
- Typical rent-free: 18 months.
- Vacancy: 7.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Paris
- **country**: France
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: €95/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $103/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 7.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 9
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 4%

## FAQ
### What is the bail commercial?
The standard French commercial lease — 9 years with statutory tenant break rights at the end of years 3 and 6. The landlord cannot break unilaterally absent specified conditions.

### How is rent indexed?
Office leases typically index to the ILAT (indice des loyers des activités tertiaires) annually. Cap structures are negotiable.

### What is the décret tertiaire?
France's Tertiary Sector Decree mandates progressive energy reductions for buildings over 1,000 sqm — 40% by 2030, 50% by 2040, 60% by 2050. Non-compliant assets are repricing.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/paris/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.